Moriyama iin

Total reviews: 345
Setagaya Station (Odakyu Line) — 8 min walk
  • Established clinic since 1959
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Moriyama iin is a neighborhood dermatology clinic in Setagaya’s Nakamachi area — the kind of place that’s been around long enough (since 1959, per the domain name) to know what it’s doing. It handles the full range of skin concerns: acne, eczema, rashes, moles, and general skin check-ups. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t show up expecting a fully bilingual front desk. You’ll likely need a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything complicated. That said, Setagaya has a growing expat population, so staff here probably aren’t completely thrown by foreign patients. It’s a small, local clinic — not a big hospital — so expect short appointments and a practical, no-fuss approach. Good for straightforward skin issues. Less ideal if you need extensive back-and-forth in English about something complex.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a no-frills, efficient experience typical of a small Japanese neighborhood clinic. Appointments tend to move quickly — which means short waits but also brief consultations. The doctor is described as thorough for routine skin issues. Don’t expect a lot of hand-holding or lengthy explanations. The atmosphere is calm and local, not clinical and corporate. Works well if you know what you need and can communicate it clearly.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English-language content on its website, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at the desk. Reception is likely Japanese-only or limited English at best. Bring a translation app (Google Translate's camera mode works well for forms), or have your symptoms typed out in Japanese beforehand. If your issue is visual — a rash, a mole, a skin reaction — language barriers matter less. For complex histories, bring backup.

    Contact & Location

    • http://mori1959.jp/
    • 東京都世田谷区中町2-17-20
    • Setagaya Station (Odakyu Line) — 8 min walk
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

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